PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER RPT

St Louis Public Library; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

Paid vacation and holidays

401(a) Plan

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

St. Louis Public Library is seeking a part-time Public Safety Officer to patrol library properties and protect staff, customers and assets. The role emphasizes alertness, customer service, and adherence to security procedures as part of daily duties.

The officer will perform interior and perimeter patrols, respond to emergencies, file incident reports, and coordinate with local authorities when needed. A high school diploma or GED and a security license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Security License required through St. Louis City/County Police Department.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Knowledge of security procedures and local laws.

Responsibilities

• Patrol library property inside the building and perimeters.
• Conduct a monthly inspection of assigned library locations.
• Create incident reports for safety concerns and irregularities.
• Create maintenance requests for identified attention.
• Inspect doors, windows, and gates to ensure security.
• Notify Police and Fire Departments in emergencies.
• Enforce Library rules and issue warnings as needed.
• Activate and deactivate security alarms.
• Respond to public safety matters after hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Alertness

Observation

Security procedures

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Security License (St. Louis City/County Police Department)

Valid driver’s license

Job description

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PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER RPT

Part Time Saint Louis, MO, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1626

Salary Range: $17.61 To $17.61 Hourly

The St. Louis Public Library is looking for a Public Safety Officer to be responsible for serving and protecting Library staff, customers, and assets while unarmed. The Library values the talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings and how this positively impacts our services and customer base. We seek people who understand these values to join our team.

Our ideal candidate is someone who is alert, reliable and has great attention to details. They will also need customer service experience and work well with the public.

In this role you will:

• Patrol Library-owned property, both inside the building and its perimeters.
• Conduct a monthly inspection on assigned Library locations.
• Create incident reports to track safety concerns, including daily activities and irregularities.
• Create maintenance requests to identify attention needed to a specific matter.
• Examine doors, windows, and gates to ensure security.
• Notify Police and Fire Departments by telephone in case of emergency situations.
• Enforce Library rules, including providing warnings and apprehending/evicting violators.
• Activate and deactivate security alarms.
• Respond to public safety matters after hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

You will need to be:

• Able to recall events including people and objects.
• Able to remain alert for long periods of time.
• Able to adhere to the chain of command.

You will need to have:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Security License required through St. Louis City/County Police Department.
• Valid driver’s license
• Knowledge of customer service principles.
• Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, and national security operations for the protection of people, data, and property.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive pay ratestarting at $17.61 an hour
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days
• 401(a) Plan
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
• Partial tuition reimbursement for approved courses

Hours for this position are:

Sunday 12:30PM-5:30PM, Monday 1:00PM-6:00PM, Tuesday 1:00PM-6:00PM, Friday 10:00AM-5:00PM, Saturday 10:00AM-5:00PM.

About SLPL:

St. Louis Public Library is a true urban library, representing the historic center of the St. Louis region: the City of St. Louis. With its roots in the mid-1800s, St. Louis Public Library has a long history of innovation and service, a large and historic collection including rare books and extensive special collections, and a diverse and dedicated staff. Our technology is a major resource throughout the City and beyond, and the Library makes an enormous investment in technology annually to keep them state of the art. We operate 15 locations in a relatively small city of 61 square miles. These range from the magnificent Central Library - one of the world’s great public libraries - to regional and neighborhood libraries that vary in size and design but are centerpieces in their communities. St. Louis was an early, passionate supporter of library services to children, and that remains a core value and mission. Outreach into our varied communities, marketing the Library’s remarkable strengths, and working with civic and cultural partners to benefit St. Louisans are all closely held values and goals at the Library.